Legal Assistance

Because the Court must remain impartial regarding any case that may come before it, the Superior Court of Justice cannot provide legal advice; however, we are happy to direct you to resources available on other websites. The following links provide information to help you find a lawyer or a paralegal to assist you with your case, as well as general information on the court system and different legal issues.

Legal Advice and Legal Representation

Law Society Referral Service

The Law Society of Ontario(LSO) is the professional body that governs lawyers and paralegals in Ontario. The Law Society Referral Service connects lawyers and paralegals with people looking for assistance with legal matters. This service can be accessed by telephone or by filling out an online request form.

Legal Aid Ontario

Legal Aid Ontario provides low-income people with a range of legal services. Please visit the Legal Aid website to find out whether you are eligible for legal assistance and for information on the types of help that Legal Aid offers.

Pro Bono Law Ontario

Pro Bono Law Ontario is a charitable organization that promotes access to justice in Ontario by creating and facilitating opportunities for lawyers to provide pro bono (free) legal services to low-income people and charitable organizations. The organization’s primary focus is to help low-income people with civil (non-family) legal problems that are not covered by Legal Aid Ontario. Pro Bono offers a free legal advice hotline for up to 30 minutes of legal advice and assistance. The toll-free number is 1-855-255-7256. For more information, please visit https://www.probonoontario.org/hotline/.

Ministry of the Attorney General

Legal Information and Resources

Community Legal Education Ontario

Community Legal Education Ontario(CLEO) is a non-profit organization funded by Legal Aid Ontario, the Department of Justice, and the Law Foundation of Ontario that develops and distributes legal information. CLEO provides resources and publications on a wide range of topics, many of which are available in other languages.

Your Legal Rights

Your Legal Rights is a website established by CLEO that provides legal information to people in Ontario. The website provides information about different legal services available in Ontario and also provides information and guides on a variety of legal topics such as the following: